When I had a chance to interview David Cronenberg for ET, I just had to spike the conversation with a little body-horror talk...
David Cronenberg Interview: Crawling All Over Robert Pattinson’s Face in ‘Cosmopolis’
The Making of ‘YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN’: My Mel Brooks FM Interview
When YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN celebrated its 40th anniversary, I had the distinct honor of interviewing Mel Brooks for an exclusive Famous Monsters magazine cover story, which won a Rondo Award!
Horror Experts on Hollywood’s ‘True’ Horror Stories: Fact or Frightful Fiction?
Fun article on horror flicks based on reported true tales that I contributed to a couple years ago, written by my pal Joal Ryan…
‘In Search of Darkness’ in TV Guide’s Cheers & Jeers!
Finding out that my ‘80s horror documentary series made it into the "Cheers & Jeers" section of TV Guide makes my inner kid’s heart sing.
‘In Search of Darkness’ Turns Five!
It's incredible to think that five years have already passed since my '80s horror documentary IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS held its World Premiere at Beyond Fest...
My Road to ‘Darkness’
How did a kid who loved monster movies end up making a series of acclaimed long-form documentaries about '80s horror cinema? The path was not as direct as you might think...
Bela Lugosi: ‘Dracula’ and a Family Legacy
I chat with Bela Lugosi, Jr. about growing up in the shadow of his legendary father, and granddaughter Lynne details the importance of maintaining Bela's legacy for future generations.
Up-Close with The Creature…
What a thrill to be able to get up-close and personal with the star of John Carpenter's CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON remake (that never got filmed)!
The Amazing Stories Behind Fourth Films in Beloved Franchises
I chat with author Mark Edlitz, who explores the fourth entries of film franchises in his new book.
‘George’s Run’: A Trip Inside the Mind of Sci-Fi Writer George Clayton Johnson
My chat with writer/artist Henry Chamberlain, whose new graphic novel details his life-changing meetings with iconic TWIGHT ZONE & STAR TREK writer George Clayton Johnson.
Guillermo del Toro on His Mad Monster-Fueled Formative Years
Guillermo del Toro explains how monster movies and magazines motivated him to learn English in his early years to become the ultimate Monster Kid.
Joe Dante: Famous Monster Kid
Filmmaker and historian Joe Dante reflects on the impact Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine had on him -- and the world.
Days of Future Passed: Richard Benjamin Remembers ‘Westworld’
I chat with Richard Benjamin about the thrill of getting to play cowboy in Michael Crichton's ahead-of-its-time 1973 Sci-Fi classic.
Paint It ‘Black’: When Dennis Christopher Detoured Into Slasher Territory
That time I lunched with BREAKING AWAY star Dennis Christopher, who detailed his unlikely detour into a slasher cult classic.
Interview: Tom Savini on Life After ‘Dead’
Tom Savini recounts his struggles remaking 1990's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD -- and coming to terms with it.
The Great ‘American Werewolf’ Reunion
That time I reunited John Landis, Rick Baker, David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, and Griffin Dunne to reminisce about AMERICAN WEREWOLF for the pages of Famous Monsters magazine.
Come Play With Us: Meet ‘The Shining’ Twins
Lisa & Louise Burns, aka The Shining Twins, detail their experience working on Stanley Kubrick's timeless horror classic.
My Journey ‘In Search of Darkness’
I got to write and direct a documentary on '80s horror movies called IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS. It was my feature-film debut and I had a blast.
Digging Up the Dirt on ‘Pet Sematary’ with Director Mary Lambert
My interview with the original PET SEMATARY director on bringing the frightening Stephen King novel to life.
Horror Photo-Op Wonderland: Inside ‘I Like Scary Movies’
The ultimate photo-op zone for fans to be immersed in their favorite dark fantasy worlds.
It Came From… is Nominated for a Rondo Hatton Award!
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How ‘Child’s Play’ Overcame Internal Strife to Become a Horror Classic
My interview with CHILD'S PLAY creator Don Mancini, producer David Kirschner & director Tom Holland for the 30th anniversary of the horror classic.
‘Halloween’: The Flick Flack Movie Review
40 years after John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN scared the crap out of moviegoers, Michael Myers is back to terrorize Jamie Lee Curtis -- who's more than ready this time to take him on.
Time to Revisit ‘The Exorcist’
When the autumn winds kick up, THE EXORCIST sits atop a demonic pedestal as my staple requirement in film, TV and print.
LISTEN NOW: Podcasts Featuring IT CAME FROM… Creator David Weiner
I love to talk, and so naturally I love the podcast format, which provides a casual, fun, and freeform way to share all the things I love about genre pop culture.
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